| Step | Action | Expected Outcome | |------|--------|------------------| | 1 | Note the exact image file that triggers the error | Identify problem asset | | 2 | Check image dimensions (Right-click > Properties > Details on Windows, Get Info on macOS) | If > 8K width/height → likely cause | | 3 | Open Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (macOS) while reproducing error | See RAM/VRAM spike before error | | 4 | Test with a low-res version of the same image | If error disappears → original is too large | | 5 | Disable GPU acceleration (File > Project Settings > General > Renderer > Mercury Playback Engine Software Only) | If error stops → GPU or driver issue |
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